In Loving Memory

Dr. Donald E. Hicks

Dr. Donald Eugene Hicks, 61, of Sedalia, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 8, 2017.

He was born on June 13, 1955, in Atlanta, GA, son of Robert Franklin Hicks and Mary Ellen (Rushing) Hicks.

Don graduated from the UMKC School of Dentistry in 1982 and practiced dentistry in Sedalia for over 30 years. He loved his patients dearly and that love was returned, cultivating many lasting friendships.

On June 23, 2014, Don was united in marriage to Cheryl Homan, in Coralville, IA.

Don was a devoted father, husband and son. He loved his family fiercely. He taught his daughters to water ski, snow ski, change tires and shoot. He loved to ride motorcycles, was determined to have the biggest and fastest Road King and was an active member of the Sedalia H.O.G. Chapter. Don enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, gardening, boating and camping. He had a heart for animals, especially his five dogs and several horses. Don will be remembered as compassionate and generous. Don never met a stranger.

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He will really be missed!! A great guy. He was my dentist when I lived in the area. It says something when you aren’t worried about going to the dentist!! My sincere sympathy to all of his family and God’s peace for you all.

My heart hurts for this family, so sorry for your loss. Dr. Hicks was a very special person not only to me but my kids as well they thought so much of him. Love always, Kelly, Charlie and Brooklyn Black

Don never met a stranger…how beautifully stated. He touched our hearts and has left an eternal imprint. We can only wonder at the impact his passing has on those closest to him. We pray strength for the family and convey our deepest and most sincere condolences. Don, rest in peace. Although painful, this moment fades for Christians who live and breathe the hope of meeting again beyond time in the arms of our Lord. Heartfelt blessings to you all.

Dr. Hicks will be very missed I know he and his family hold a special place in my families heart as an amazing person as well as dentist! When I was little I will never forget how much fun I had going into the office and laughing at Dr.Hicks spraying the other office workers with his dental tools 😂 Many well wished and prayer for his family and friends missing him!

So sad to hear of the passing of such a compassionate caregiver. He served not only me and my children with exceptional expertise for decades, but a good portion of Sedalia area residents. I am so thankful to him for inspiring my son to follow in his footsteps. So proud to have known him and to have been his patient. Thank you Dr. Hicks!

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. I have so many wonderful high school memories with your family and as a patient of your dad’s since I was little. His was a generous and caring life well lived. I know he will be greatly missed by many.

I will always remember Dr Hicks smiling at me in the dentist chair. He would so many questions and would somehow understand the answers even though my mouth was open! He was an amazing dad and was at every swim meet. You are love and will be missed!

Dear Cheryl,
Just got the news this morning about Don. I am so sorry! I know what a shock this has been to you. We are praying for you and your family. May God give you peace and comfort in the days ahead. Will be gone for a week but will keep you in prayers on June 14.

We are so sorry for your loss. Dr. Hicks was a wonderful person with a heart of gold. He always had something funny to say and would challenge anyone to a good race on the highway!! Mike and I were blessed to have known him and had him for our dentist for so many years. Prayers for the family.

Our deepest love and sympathy to the Hicks family,Don was our dentist for many years and a person we considered a friend. We will always remember him as a loving , funny and caring man who made our trips to his office something we looked forward to. He will be truly missed, God’s peace to Cheryl, his girls and their families. Don and Roxy Viebrock

Dearest Cheryl and Family: We are so sorry for the loss of our dear Dr. Hicks. A better person God has not made. Dr. Don was so kind to everyone he met and such a life line for Steve. The two of them were Nascar rivals, with Dr. Don loving Jr. and Steve following Carl Edwards. Much bantering would always arise when Steve and Dr. Don saw each other. Dr. Don truly loved his patients and we all will continue to love him. Steve says to say to Don: God speed, my friend. Cheryl, we love you, too and thank God that Dr. Don had someone in his life as loving as you. May God continue to hold you in His arms. With much love and continued prayers.

So sorry Cheryl. Words can’t express how our hearts are breaking for you and all the family at this loss. There are those that are so special that have a rare quality to impact so many lives beyond what they realize, Don was one of them. I thank God for providing the opportunity to our family to know him. Thank you and the family for sharing him with his patients. Continued prayers through the days ahead.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The world has lost good man,but his strong memories will continue on. You are part of his legacy and our heart felt sympathies are for you all. Nevin , Jean ,& Denise Almquist

We thought the world of Dr. Hicks, our dentist for 30 years. We always looked forward to our visits, he was especially good to Alyssa, and she adored him. Our deepest sympathy to Cheryl, Elizabeth, Kristina, and families. He was a special person. We will remember his smile and sense of humor fondly. We are so sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Lisa, Aaron, and Alyssa Schoen.